Why Do I Care What Other People Think of Me All of the Sudden?

Question by 1337: Why do I care what other people think of me all of the sudden?
In Elementary School and 7th grade, I didn’t really care what other people thought of me. I just went to school, did my work and went home. Now, I do the same thing of course. Go to school, do my work, and go home. Now I’m starting to think “Man, I am really quiet. I dont really talk much in class.” “Dude, my hair is messed up!” “Those people talk a lot, and I don’t do crap.” I hope you get the idea of what my thoughts are. Yeah yeah, I know what you guys are gonna say. Its the TEEN YEARS! Yes I am 13 (8th grade) No, dont worry I’m not gonna smoke, do drugs or drink alcohol. Haha, I’m not stupid. I don’t have a problem with going to school and doing my work. But I just don’t think Im that outgoing. I play basketball and I’m in a team. I always think “I don’t wanna do this because I don’t wanna be embarrassed.” Can anyone tell me a different answer except for “You are a teenager.”

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